Bayern Munich visit the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Saturday as they face Union Berlin, with the Bundesliga champions keen to preserve their flawless record this season.
Bayern, unbeaten in their last sixteen outings across all competitions, are chasing a remarkable 17th straight win. Union Berlin will be eager to end their barren spell against the visitors and clinch their first-ever victory over the Bavarian powerhouse.
Bayern Munich XI vs Union Berlin – Predicted lineup and team news
Bayern Munich team news
The German champions are currently dealing with a number of injuries, especially in attack. Playmaker Jamal Musiala remains sidelined after breaking his left fibula and dislocating his ankle in July’s Club World Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite resuming light training following a successful operation, Musiala is not anticipated to return before late November.
Canada international Alphonso Davies also continues to recover from an ACL tear suffered in March during international duty. Having spent nine months away from competitive action, Davies is set to rejoin full training after the international break and could be available for selection by December.
In addition, Luis Díaz is set to miss Bayern’s upcoming Champions League game against Arsenal following a straight red card earned in the 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain, where he netted twice before being dismissed for a challenge on Achraf Hakimi. The ban does not affect domestic matches, meaning Díaz will be in contention for the weekend’s Bundesliga fixture.
Head coach Vincent Kompany, recently rewarded with an extended contract until 2029 on the back of Bayern’s phenomenal start, has stated that his squad is handling the demanding fixture list well, even amidst their ongoing injury concerns.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup
Possible Bayern Munich starting XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Kim, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Palhinha; Olise, Müller, Gnabry; Kane
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 2:30pm BST on Saturday, 8th November.
How to watch Union Berlin vs Bayern Munich?
The match will not be televised live in the UK.
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